Hay-press



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W. J. H. KAPPE.

HAY'PRBSS. No. 250,445. Patented Dee. 6,1881.

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W. J. H. KAPPE.

HAY PRESS No. 250,445. Patented Dec. 6.1881.

warns UHTED WILLIAM J. H. KAPPE, OF QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

HAY-PRESS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 250,445, dated December 6, 1881,

Application filed March 26, 1851.

and exact description of the invention, which will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make a nd use the same, reference beinghad to theacoompanyingdrawings,whicl1 form a part of this specification.

Figure 1 is a plan view. Fig. 2 is a side view. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view. Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-section through the balingchamber proper. Fig. 5 is a vertical cross-section taken through the shaft of the main lever, eccentric rack, and guide; and Fig. 6 is a detail view, in perspective, of the automatic device for opening the main cover of the balingchamber.v

Corresponding parts in the several figurrs are denoted by like letters of reference.

This invention relates to hay-presses; and

ries a horizontal elliptical or cam-shaped rack,

H, to which the main lever or sweep I is firmly bolted, or otherwise secured, as shown. A diagonal cross-bar, J, arranged upon the frame, just behind the shaft Gr, carries a grooved guide-board, K, the function of which will be understood from the following:

Sliding longitudinally in the vbaling-chainber F is the follower L, to the rear end of which is pivoted a pitman, M, the outer end ofwhich is curved, as shown, and provided with a rack, N.

To the cam-shaped rack H are bolted,oroth- (Modeh) erwise secured, a pair of arms, 0, connected at their free ends by a lag or bolt carrying a roller, which engages a recess, 0, in the pitman for withdrawing the follower from the baling-chainber. The bolt P, secured to the pitman, carries at its lower end a guide-roller or caster, Q, traveling in the grooved guideboard K, thus holding the pitman properly to work, as shown.

It S are covers hinged to the top of the baling-chamber and facing each other, as shown. Each cover is provided with a cross-bar, T, extending beyond the sides of the balingchainher and held down, when locked, by means of loops or clasps U, pivoted upon the sides of the billing-chamber, and forced in an inward direction by means of suitably-arranged springs V.

To the under side of the cross-bar T of the front cover, R, is pivoted a lever, W, to which, on opposite sides of its fulcrum, are pivoted rods X, forced in an inward direction by means of suitably-arranged springs, Y, and having their ends, which are bent, as at Z, arranged to press against the loops or clasps U.

A cord or chain, A, attached to the rear end of lever \V, is passed over a pulley, B, journaled at the top of an upright, (3, at the rear end of the baling-chau be1x From thence the said cord is passed over a roller or guide, D, and a ring or link, E, is attached to its end, as shown. r

The pitlnan M is provided, near the point at which it is pivoted to the l'ollower L, with an upright, F, to the upper end of which is pivoted a rod, G, the outer end of which travels vertically in a slot, H, in an upright or bracket, I, secured upon the said pitinan at a pointnearitsjunction with the arm ()of cam H.

Upon the rod G, at or near the bracket I, is formed a loop, J, in which the link E may catch or engage, as shown in the drawings.

To the cross bar T of the rear cover, S, are pivoted a pairof sliding rods, K, bent at their outer ends, so as to bear against the loops or clasps U, and having their inner ends connected by pivoted rods L L to the end of a bell-crank lever, M, having a handle, N, by bearing down upon which the rods 'K are pushed apart so as to spread the clasps U, thus permitting the cover to be opened by hearing down upon the lever-handle.

The sides of the baling-chamber are provided with hinged covers 0, opening at the rear end, and capable of being held closed by levers 1?, held by means of hinged loops or clasps Q.

The balingchamber proper is larger at its rear than at its front end, so as to give proper expanding-room to the bale after being tied; but in order to make the bale readily ejected through the side doors, I cause the coverS to project into the enlarged end of the balingchamber, as shown, so that the bale shall not be likely to expand beyond the limits of the height of the side doors.

The bottom It of the baling-chamber is provided at suitable intervals with perforations S, and the longitudinal. flanges T, at its upper sides, with corresponding notches U, in which to adjust dividing boards or partitions V, having studs W and brackets X, adapted to at in said perforationsand notches. By thus dividing the baling-chamber into compartments the hay fed into said compartments may be thoroughly packed and tamped, after which said dividingboards are removed and the hay compressed. This mode of operation forms the hay into layers, which, when the bale is cut away, will permit the hay to be more readily separated for feed.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawings hereto annexed, the operation and advantages of myinvention will be readily understood. Suitable draft being attached to the sweep or main lever, the latter is drawn in such direction as to withdraw the follower from the balingchamber. At the same time, and by the same operation, the loop J of the rod G pivoted upon pitman M catches the link E, thus drawing upon the cord or chain Aand operating, through it, the lever WV, so as to open or raise the cover It to permit the hay to be fed into the baling-chamber by any suitable means. When the latter is raised the cord or chain is slacked, thus per1nitting the link l5 to drop, when the cover may be readily closed by the operator as soon as the baling-chainber is full. By operating the lever i the cover S may be readily opened and closed as required. Vhen the baling-chaml ber has been packed the dividing walls or partitions V are removed, the covers closed, and pressure applied. When the bale has been sufficiently compressed and tied (suitable provision being made for carrying out the latter operation) the side doors are opened and the finished bale ejected, when the press is ready to be repacked.

This invention is simple, durable, portable, and furnishes, at a comparatively small expense, avery powerful press, which is capable or being handled advantageously by one or two hands.

Having thus described my invention, I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States- 1. The combination of the baling chamber F, follower L, pitman M, having recess 0 and rack N, vertical shaft G, eccentric rack H, connecting-arms 0, guide K, caster Q, traveling in the latter, and the sweep ormain lever I, all arranged and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and specified.

2. The combination, with the baling-chamber F, of the follower L, pitman M, hinged to said follower and provided with a pivoted 4. The baling chamber F, having perforations S and flanges T, provided with notches U, in combination with the partitions V, having studs WV and brackets X, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signaturein presence of two witnesses.

\VILLIAM J. H. KAPPE.

Witnesses:

W. S. FLAGK, J. W. BASHFORTH. 

